1st Annual Durham Pride Bear Contest

Durham Pride's 1st Annual Bear Contest has bears, drag performers, we've got booty-shakin' beats and a competition to make you say HELL YEAH!

Bear contests date back to the late 80s to poke fun at gay skinny/athletic culture and to celebrate bigger bodies for the sexy and large and in charge!

Whether you identify as a bear, a member of the queer community or an ally, celebrate the bears!

Registration is from 3-4pm and the competition is from 4-7pm.

Also, this event is FREE with a $10 suggested donation. Please bring cash to tip drag performers.